Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Jack Joseph VanCaster
Nov 10, 2025
Jack Joseph VanCaster
Jack Joseph VanCaster, 89, of Spokane Valley, WA, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, WI, passed away in the comfort of his home Monday afternoon, November 10, 2025 with family at his side.
He was born December 17, 1935 in Green Bay, WI, the Son of Theodore and Mary Margaret (Deno) VanCaster. Jack grew up in Green Bay. He served his...
Robert Lee Jewett
Nov 6, 2025
Robert Lee Jewett1925-2025
It is with heavy hearts full of love that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Lee Jewett on November 6, 2025. Bob was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on December 15, 1925, to the late John and Christine Jewett. At five years of age his parents and four other siblings moved and eventually settled in Noxon, Montana...
Shirley Burkhart
Nov 6, 2025
Shirley Louise Burkhart, 86, passed away on November 6, 2025 in Spokane, Washington.
Shirley was born on November 25, 1938 in Ogden, Utah.
Services will be held in August of 2026. (date and time TBD)
Jim LeRoy Peterson
Nov 5, 2025
James LeRoy PetersonMay 29, 1930 – November 5, 2025 James LeRoy Peterson, 95½, of Spokane, Washington, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on May 29, 1930, in Wenatchee, Washington and was raised by his adoptive parents Christian LeRoy Peterson and Anna Nell. Tragically, Anna Nell died when Jimmy was 8. He grew up...
LeAnn Adams
Nov 1, 2025
LeAnn Marie Adams1944-2025LeAnn Marie Adams passed away November 1, 2025, at Hospice House of Spokane. To know LeAnn was to know kindness, happiness and grace. She was always pleasant to those around her. She leaves this physical world but will always be loved and remembered in the hearts and minds of those who knew her.LeAnn was born on March 7,1944...
Mark Powell
Oct 27, 2025
Mark Powell was born on July 26th, 1957 to Nada (Bishop) and Allan Powell Jr. in Missoula, Montana. He passed away with his family at his bedside on October 27th, 2025.
After a brief time in Missoula and later Twin Falls, ID the Powell family moved to Spokane, WA. Mark would call Spokane home for the rest of his life graduating...
Donald Grim
Oct 24, 2025
Donald Keith Grim
July 14, 1946 – October 24, 2025
Don was born in Lewiston, ID to Kenneth and Monzell Stover Grim. He grew up in Clarkston, originally on a farm, hence often referring to himself as “just an innocent farm boy.” After graduation from Clarkston high school, he attended Eastern Washington University followed by Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago,...
Louise Absalonson
Oct 21, 2025
Louise Absalonson
May 14, 1930 – October 21, 2025
Louise Absalonson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025. She was 95 years old. Born in Spokane, Washington, on May 14, 1930, to George and Elsie Luding, Louise brought a ray of sunshine into every room she entered. She grew up in Spokane and graduated from...
Jan Helen Richards
Oct 18, 2025
Jan RichardsFeb 25, 1955 - Oct 18, 2025Jan Richards passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, in Walla Walla, Washington. Born and raised in Spokane, she spent the last five years of her life in Walla Walla with her daughter and family. Jan lived a life filled with love, laughter, and deep devotion to those she loved.She was preceded in...
Mark Carlson
Oct 14, 2025
Mark Elton Carlson
July 14, 1944 – October 14, 2025
Now home with the Lord.
Mark was born in Spokane, WA to Everett & Myrtle Carlson. He was the 4th boy out of 5 with one older sister. Mark passed away peacefully from a long, courageous fight with Lewy Body Dementia.
After graduation from John Rogers high school, he joined the Navy and served...
Julie Ann Dionne
Oct 9, 2025
Julie Ann Dionne, 66, was born on June 25, 1959 in Spokane, Washington to Ronald and Sandra Dionne.
She passed away on October 9, 2025 in Spokane.
Barbara Riley
Oct 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Barbara N. Riley, who left us on October 7th at the age of 85. Barbara was a deeply caring, passionate, and resilient individual who dedicated her life to advocating for others and pursuing her dreams despite facing her own challenges. Although she was born with a severe disability, she...
Paul Cummins
Oct 6, 2025
Paul Cummins, 74, a lifelong Spokane County resident known for his generous spirit and warm hugs, was called to his eternal home on Monday, October 6, 2025. He passed away peacefully at Providence Sacred Heart Hospital at the age of 74.
Born to Thomas and Betty (Bundy) Cummins on April 9, 1951, Paul was the youngest of three children. Alongside his...
Cecelia Hodge
Oct 4, 2025
Cecelia Anne Hodge, 88, born on April 13, 1937 in Ione, Washington passed away on October 4, 2025 in Spokane, Washington.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00am on Sat. Oct 25 at the Brentwood Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 401 W Regina Ave, Spokane, Washington.
The Celebration of Life will be live streamed for...
William 'Bill' Mitchell
Oct 1, 2025
William "Bill" Lynn Mitchell passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025.
He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Maureen - together forever.
Bill was born on October 20, 1937, in Los Angeles, California. In the early 1950s, he and his mother, Edna, moved to Spokane, Washington. He attended North Central High School and graduated in 1957. Soon after, Bill joined the...
Emilio Alejandro Vazquez
Sep 24, 2025
With broken hearts, we share the sudden and devastating loss of Emilio Alejandro Vázquez — a beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, and friend.
One of Emilio’s greatest joys was cruising in his Audi. If you knew him, you knew how proud he was of his car, and how much dedication and hard work he poured into it. Emilio was also an...
Marion Reding
Sep 19, 2025
Marion B Reding passed away at home in Spokane, Washington after a renewed bought of cancer.
She loved the outdoors, gardening, knitting, sewing, reading and her biggest passion: bowling.
She outlived a whole generation of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert "Bob" and youngest daughter Carole King. She was survived by daughters JoAnn Erickson & Merry...
Carole Cain
Sep 18, 2025
(Wanda) Carole Cain
June 22, 1962 - September 18, 2025
Carole Cain, 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Hospice House of Spokane at 10:44 PM on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Born on base at Fort Irwin, California in the Mojave Desert on June 22, 1962, Carole was the daughter of Mack Hayward Cain and Delores Broadus Cain. As part of a...
John Blessent
Sep 3, 2025
John Barry Blessent of Colbert, Washington, passed away on September 3, 2025, at Avalon Care Center, with his wife and daughter by his side, following a brief illness.
John was born on December 2, 1945, in Spokane, Washington. He graduated from Mead High School and went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Education from Whitworth College. He began his teaching...
Luanne Brown
Aug 30, 2025
Luanne K Brown
4/15/1962- 8/30/2025
Luanne was born in Spokane and grew up in the Mead area. She graduated from Mead High school in 1982.
Luanne spent 25 years competing as an athlete for the Special Olympics Mead Pride team -- receiving 60+ medals in Track and Field, Softball/baseball and Basketball. Even after she completed her years with Special Olympics she continue to...
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